Definitions
- Referring to a choice or liking for one thing over another. - Talking about a tendency to favor or select something over other options. - Describing a personal inclination or taste for a particular thing or activity.
- Describing a strong liking or preference for something. - Referring to a natural inclination or tendency towards a particular thing or activity. - Talking about a predisposition or proclivity towards a certain behavior or habit.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a liking or preference for something.
- 2Both words suggest a tendency or inclination towards a particular thing or activity.
- 3Both words are nouns that can be used to describe a person's behavior or habits.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Preference is more commonly used than predilection in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Predilection suggests a stronger liking or preference than preference.
- 3Formality: Predilection is more formal and less commonly used than preference.
- 4Connotation: Predilection can have a negative connotation, suggesting an irrational or uncontrollable liking, while preference is neutral and does not carry any negative connotations.
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Remember this!
Both preference and predilection refer to a liking or tendency towards something. However, preference is more common and neutral, while predilection is less common and more formal, with a stronger connotation of an uncontrollable liking or tendency.
